Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Whitsunday Islands, Australia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score69Good annual avg
Best months: October, September, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1627mm. Sea temperatures average 26°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1627mm
Annual total
Sun
8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
69
Good avg
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Whitsunday Islands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August24°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Whitsunday Islands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August34mm average rain
August is one of Whitsunday Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than Whitsunday Islands' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsSeptember to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August22°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August70 weather score
August sits close to Whitsunday Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.